William Mulholland
Clip: Season 34 Episode 3 | 52s
In 1922, to meet the growing water needs of Los Angeles, William Mulholland began building the St. Francis Dam to create a reservoir for the Los Angeles–Owens River aqueduct.
Aired: 05/03/22
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